Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
The diet of Chrysaora quinquecirrha has an indect effect on finfish and shellfish populations. By preying on ctenophores, populations of planktonic larvae flourish. These plankton are fed on by shellfish and finfish. Larger populations of the plankton result in larger populations of finfish and shellfish.
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Editor: Renee Mulcrone, Special Projects
Author: Nate Lanier, Radford University
Editor: Gregory Zagursky, Radford University
Author: Alexi Weber, Radford University
Lanier, N. 2011. "Chrysaora quinquecirrha" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Chrysaora_quinquecirrha.html
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